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Short Name |
HTTP:OVERFLOW:HEADER |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: Header Buffer Overflow
This anomaly triggers triggers when it detects a suspiciously long HTTP header field. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Excessively long HTTP headers could indicate a configuration or implementation error, or it could indicate that an attack against an HTTP server or client is underway.
References
- BugTraq: 12412
- BugTraq: 25622
- CVE: CVE-2012-2733
- CVE: CVE-2005-0241
- CVE: CVE-2007-4727
- URL: http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2616.html